Market Infrastructure

AML / KYC

India, Abu Dhabi Regulators Ink Cooperation Pact

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

SEBI has already signed 22 MoUs with other regulators; sent 44 assistance request to other jurisdictions in 2015/16.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Issues Payments Consultation

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

Regulator proposes activity-based regime under single regulatory framework.

Market Infrastructure

Chinese Affiliate of Dutch HFT Firm in CSRC Probe

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

IMC says it is cooperating with regulator on inquiry into Shanghai-based operation.

Market Infrastructure

PBOC Financial Stability Head Moves to CSRC

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

Sources say Xuan Changneng’s role is to assist securities regulator’s chairman.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Grants 1st Stored Value Licences

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

Five firms issued with licences under Ordinance introduced in November 2015.

Market Infrastructure

PSX Eyes International Investment

By Samuel Riding | 25/08/2016

Managing director says exchange aims to introduce derivatives, improve technology and sell overseas.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Reviewing VC Rules to Boost Fintech

By Samuel Riding | 25/08/2016

Regulator’s managing director says Singapore lacks the capital and talent of other fintech centres.

Market Infrastructure

SFC Reprimands Morgan Stanley, Issues USD2.4mn Fine

By Samuel Riding | 25/08/2016

US bank’s Hong Kong securities operation says to review internal controls to ensure compliance.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Loosens Commodity Hedging Limits

By Samuel Riding | 23/08/2016

Norms for client code modifications also liberalised.